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​​​​Elementary Education

The elementary program prepares students with a strong foundation in K-8. Students will choose from the following major minor options listed below. Please note major/minor options are based on student bulletin year, see teacher education advisor for clarification.

Secondary EducationSecondary certification enables graduates to teach in grades 6 through 12, normally with primary responsibilities in specific subject areas such as English, mathematics, social studies or science. Students in the secondary teaching certification program choose from a variety of majors and minors, including:

​Biology

Chemistry

Chemistry/Phys​ics

Earth Science

English

Geography

History

Integrated Science

Mathematics

Physics

School Health Education

Social Studies

Special Education: Emotional Impairment Endorsement

Special Education: Cognitive Impairment Endorsement

Visual Arts

Special EducationStudents interested in becoming teachers of cognitively or emotionally impaired children will be certifies for teaching special education in grades PK-12. Students also will select an additional major or minor for elementary or secondary certification.